The Mains exam will consist of four papers: General Hindi, General Studies Papers 1 and 2, and Optional Subject.

BPSC Mains Syllabus for Hindi

The BPSC Mains Syllabus for Hindi is a compulsory paper that is qualifying and descriptive in nature. The level set by the Bihar School Education Board (BSEB) will be the basis for the BPSC Mains Syllabus for Hindi papers. To prepare for this subject, you might study from any credible Hindi textbook. The topics covered in the Mains syllabus are described below.

निबंध (Essay)

व्याकरण (Grammar): पर्यायवाची, अलंकार, विलोम, वर्तनी, तत्सम एवं तदभव, लिंग, कारक, आदि|

वाक्य विन्यास (Syntax)

संक्षेपण (Summarisation)

BPSC Mains Syllabus GS Paper 1

Modern History of India and Indian Culture, which includes the broad history of the country (with special

reference to Bihar) from about the middle of the 19th century.

The introduction and growth of western education will be covered in questions on Bihar’s Modern History (including technical education).

Bihar’s role in the freedom struggle of India.

Santhal Uprising,

1857 in Bihar,

Birsa Movement,

Champaran Satyagrah

Quit India Movement 1942.

Knowledge of the chief features of Mauryan and Pal art.

Patna Qulam Painting

Basic knowledge of Gandhi, Tagore and Nehru.

Exercises in statistical analysis, graphs, and diagrams will assess the candidate’s capacity to infer reasonable inferences from data presented in statistical, graphical, or diagrammatic form and to identify any limitations, constraints, or contradictions.

BPSC Mains Syllabus GS Paper 2

Questions in the GS Paper 2 of the BPSC Syllabus will test your understanding of Indian politics, with a focus on Bihar.

Indian Polity: Political system in India and also including the political system in Bihar

Indian Economy: Planning in India,

Geography of India: It mainly includes the economic, physical and social geography of India and also focused on Bihar especially.

Science and Technology: The contribution and effects of science and technology to the development of India and Bihar. The candidate will be tested on their knowledge of how science and technology have impacted India and Bihar and the emphasis will be on applied aspects also.